FLIGHT DELAYS

Nov 21 2025WEATHER

North Texas Airports Feel the Rainy Day Blues

North Texas airports had a rough day on Thursday. DFW and Dallas Love Field saw more than a thousand flights delayed or canceled. This was all thanks to some heavy rain and thunderstorms that rolled in. DFW Airport, which is a big deal for American Airlines, had nearly 900 delays and over 300 cancellations. Meanwhile, Dallas Love Field, home to Southwest Airlines, h...

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Nov 11 2025POLITICS

Famous Faces Grounded: The Shutdown's Impact on Air Travel

The government shutdown has caused chaos in the skies, with flights being cut by 10% at 40 major airports. This has left many people, including celebrities, stranded and frustrated. The issue stems from air traffic controllers, who are not being paid during the shutdown, deciding to stay home. As a result, airlines have had to cancel over 4, 400 flights and delay ano...

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Nov 10 2025POLITICS

Thanksgiving Travel Trouble: Air Traffic Woes Hit Hard

Air travel in the U. S. is facing serious problems. The government shutdown is making things worse. More than 2, 100 flights were called off on Sunday. This is because many air traffic controllers are not showing up for work. They have not been paid in almost a month. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has cut flights at busy airports. These cuts started at 4...

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Nov 08 2025POLITICS

U. S. Airports Face Chaos as Controllers Stay Home

The U. S. is seeing a lot of flight delays right now. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has said that eight big airports, like those in Atlanta, San Francisco, and Washington, are having problems. This is because many air traffic controllers are not showing up to work. Why? Because they haven't been paid during the government shutdown. The FAA says there are...

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Nov 06 2025POLITICS

Air Traffic Control Struggles: Flights Cut to Keep Skies Safe

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has decided to trim flight schedules by 10% in 40 busy airports starting this Friday. This move aims to keep air travel safe as air traffic controllers face challenges during the ongoing government shutdown. Air traffic controllers have been working without pay since October 1. Many are exhausted from long hours and extra sh...

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Nov 04 2025POLITICS

Air Traffic Control Chaos: Who's to Blame?

The U. S. is facing a serious problem with air travel. The government shutdown is causing big issues for air traffic controllers. Many of them are not getting paid, so some are quitting or calling in sick. This means there aren't enough people to manage the skies. With fewer controllers, flights are getting delayed or even canceled. Some airports are seeing huge bac...

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Nov 02 2025POLITICS

Flight Delays Loom as Air Traffic Control Faces Crisis

The government shutdown is causing big problems for air travel. Many air traffic control centers are short-staffed. This could lead to more flight delays and cancellations. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy spoke about this on ABC News. He said safety is the top priority. Flights will be delayed or canceled if needed to keep people safe. Duffy pointed out a big i...

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Nov 02 2025POLITICS

U. S. Airports Face Chaos Due to Government Shutdown

The U. S. is experiencing major flight troubles because of the government shutdown. Air traffic controllers are not getting paid, and this is causing a lot of delays and cancellations. The situation is so bad that a special "Misery Map" is tracking all the problems at major airports. Since October 30, there have been over 9, 000 flight delays and 650 cancellations. ...

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Nov 02 2025SPORTS

Behind the Scenes: A Reporter's Bumpy Ride to the Big Game

Ever wondered what it takes to bring you live sports updates? It's not all glamour and excitement. Tyler Horka, a Notre Dame beat writer, recently shared his tough journey to cover a game. His adventure started with a flight to Boston. But strong winds forced the plane to land elsewhere. After two failed attempts, they ended up at a military airport in Portsmouth, N...

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Oct 31 2025POLITICS

Air Traffic Woes: How the Government Shutdown is Messing Up Your Flights

The U. S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is currently facing a tough time. They are struggling to manage flights at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport and Dallas Fort Worth International Airport. The reason? Not enough air traffic controllers are showing up to work. This is all happening because the government shutdown is now in its 30th day. Flights a...

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